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TOWING A TRAILER,
CARAVAN, BOAT ETC.
Only use original PEUGEOT tow bars that have been tested andapproved from the design stage of
your vehicle. The tow bar must be fit-
ted by a PEUGEOT dealer.
Your vehicle is basically designed for transporting people and luggage butit may also be used for towing a trai-
ler. Driving with a trailer subjects the towing vehicle to more significantstress and its driver must be particu-larly careful. Air density decreases with altitude, thus reducing engine performance.Above 1000 metres, the maximumtowing load must be reduced by 10%and so on for every 1000 metres ofaltitude.Driving advice Distribution of loads Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as closeas possible to the axle and the noseweight approaches the maximumpermitted without exceeding it. Cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the temperature of the coolant. As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling capacity is not dependenton the engine speed.
On the contrary, use a high gear to lower the engine speed, and reduceyour speed. The maximum towing load on a long slope depends on the gradient andthe outside temperature. In all cases, pay attention to the coolant temperature. If the warning light comes on, stop
the vehicle and switch off the engineas soon as possible.Tyres Check the tyre pressures of the
towing vehicle and of the trailer,observing the recommended pres-sures. Braking
Towing increases the braking distance. Lights Adjust your headlamps so that they do not dazzle other road users.Check the electrical signalling on the
trailer. Side wind
Take into acount the increased sen- sitivity to side wind.
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ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR 307 SW
For your PEUGEOT only use accessories and original parts approved by the manufacturer.
These accessories and parts are all adapted to your PEUGEOT, after being tested and approved for reliability and
safety, which PEUGEOT cannot guarantee for other products.
A wide choice of original accessories, approved by PEUGEOT, is available through the dealer network. They all carry
the PEUGEOT guarantee.
Ð Safety :
Anti-theft alarms, window engraving, wheel locks, first aid kit, warning triangle...
Ð Comfort : Telephone console, front centre arm rest, covers compatible with side air bags, mats, boot
tray, cool box, door deflectors, CD storage, side sun blinds and rear blind, additional seats...
Ð Communication : Audio system, telephone, hands-free kit, speakers, amplifiers, CD changer, navigation sys-tems,
Ð Customising : Alloy wheels, trims, sport exhaust, aluminium or PVC door sills, mud flaps...
Ð Leisure : Tow bar, transverse roof bars, roof box, snow chains, ski carrier, bicycle carrier, entertain-
ment screen kit, DVD player...
Ð Children : Booster seats and child seats...
Ð
Maintenance products: Screenwash, interior and exterior cleaning and maintenance products...
Ð Commercial use : Kit for transformation into a van...
Before installing any electrical accessory on your vehicle, contact a PEUGEOT dealer.
